Background
COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale in partnership with the Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM), Christian Aid and GOAL is implementing a Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) project titled “Bridging Disaster Risk Management with Resilience in Malawi’s Disaster Prone Districts” with support from European Commission Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (DG-ECHO) under the Disaster Preparedness Facility Dipecho. The Purpose of the action is to consolidate in a sustainable manner, progress achieved in reducing vulnerabilities of communities to climate.
As part of the developing best practice, communication, advocacy and visibility strategy of the consortium; which is a critical component of linking DRR to longer term initiatives supported by other development actors, the action will commission a research on Dipecho and other DRM programming in Malawi. This research will draw lessons from previous Dipecho actions implemented in Malawi including projects in Chikwawa, Salima and Nsanje for documentation and further replication in other districts. The learning research will identify and share learning with key stakeholders nationally and internationally to ensure lessons are translated into are translated into practice. The research will validate key finding s in the broader context looking at similar projects not only supported by Dipecho but other funding partners as well. The research will analyse, synthsise and highlight successful software and hardware components for preventing DRR including structures and systems established at community, district and National levels; changes in knowledge, attitude and practices related to DRR and in capacity to capacity to plan, mitigate and respond to DRR. The research should analyze how DRR is integrated into other governmental and non-governmental programmes and how success made can support the full implementation of the DRR policy once in effect. Lastly it is critical for this research to also incorporate some regional learning from Southern Africa, Preferably also supported by DIpecho.
Objectives of the Research
I. To facilitate evidence based learning, foster ownership and sustainability of Dipecho programmes.
II. To ensure systematic regional learning and communication on DRR using Salima, Chikwawa and Nsanje as case studies.
III. To collate and share case studies that exemplifies good practices on DRR in Chikwawa, Nsanje and Salima
IV. To develop a DRR evidence and learning framework in conjunction with Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy (CEPA)
V. To develop a database for DRR/CCA interventions
Scope of Work:
Key Deliverables
- Produce a report
- Present research findings to national and regional findings
- Develop a DRM evidence and Learning framework.
- Develop a National database for DRR/CCA interventions.
- Produce NPDRM
Key Research Areas
· Desk research into DRM programming, guiding policies and frameworks in Malawi and the region.
· Field research and field work to determine impact and acceptability, “what works best” and integration of DRM with other programmes/ Projects
· Interviews with Key stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs and UN agincies. Analysis of findings and production of research report and other associated products.
· Participate and present finding s in National and Regional workshops
· Develop DRR evidence and learning framework with support from CEPA
· Develop a National Database for DRR/CCA interventions
Working Modalities
The researcher will be directly responsible to the Christian Aid, Coopi and Goal who will provide overall guidance and support to the research process. The Dipecho IV programme officer will work closely with the researcher on a day to day basis, providing support as needed. CA/GOAL/Coopi will provide on the ground support to the consultant.
Descrizione e requisiti
Profile of Lead Consultant
· An advanced Degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Development or related fields
· Experience implementing and evaluating development projects particularly on DRR, Early warning systems (EWS), Weather forecasting, Food Security and Livelihoods.
· Sound knowledge of disaster, social and developmental issue in Malawi and Southern Africa.
· Possess strong research, analytical and writing skills including ability to analyse data with spss or any other statistical packages.
· Demonstrate ability to facilitate meetings and negotiate effectively
· Flexible but able to observe agreed timeframes
· Traceable track record and reference.
Timeline
Application with non-returnable CVs and 2 samples of previous work related to this assignment (baseline survey, evaluation, and research reports) should be submitted via email or delivered to the address below by 16:30 hours on or before July 24, 2014. Starting date is expected to be August 10, 2014. And Coopi also expects the consultant (s) to complete the assignment and submit the final report within 21 man days (and Draft report to be presented to the partners by September 11, 2014)
Attention:
The Country Coordinator
CooperazioneInternazionale
P/Bag 67
Lilongwe
Plot 14/126
Email: armentano@coopi.org and in copy drr.malawi@coopi.org
